Meet Lisa Amstutz – One of the 2020 PB Stars

Lisa is prolific! She’s written for both magazines and newspapers, and she’s published more than 100 children’s books. That’s incredible! Her favorite writing topics are science and agriculture.   

But that fits Lisa. She’s the daughter of an entomologist – a bug scientist. She used to be an outdoor educator. She has her bachelors  in Biology, the study of plants and animals. She has her masters degree in Environmental Science/ Ecology. She lives on a small farm with her family. 

Lisa’s knowledge and love of science led her into the perfect job, writing. She wrote for adults first and eventually found her way into children’s writing.

Today she has her dream job, reading, researching, and writing. She’s also a freelance editor and website creator. That’s how I met Lisa, she built my website back in 2016.
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When she’s not working, Lisa  is hiking, scrapbooking, and reading some more. I told you – she’s prolific. If you’d like to read more about her, go to her website: https://www.lisaamstutz.com

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Part 2 – Lisa’s Books
Don’t worry! I’m not going to write about all 100 of Lisa’s books! Instead I’m featuring her top 11 books on Amazon. Two of them are coming out later this year. If you’d like to look at the other sixteen, here’s the link:
​ https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-J-Amstutz/e/B005YHGWNI/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1
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​January 2020 – Meet the three major groups of amphibians – frogs, salamanders, and caecilians. Learn about their anatomy, behavior, and environmental needs. Then try out 30 hands-on activities in “Try This,” “Look For,” and “Listen For.” They’ll build your skills in observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and natural literacy. Lisa’s back matter includes a glossary of scientific terms, a list of amphibian orders, and a teacher’s guide to instruction. 

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​Coming in August 2020 – Beginning readers can learn how to protect our planet. They’ll read about the things we’re doing that hurt the Earth, and what they can do to protect it. 

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​Coming in October 2020 – This rhyming picture book is also a nonfiction story of plants and how they defend themselves. If the story is half as fun as the cover, we’re in for a treat!
 
PS- did you notice that Lisa has 3 books coming out this year? I told you, prolific!

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​Last year in February 2019 – Kids like to build models, but models are part of the world of work. Read how scientists, architects, engineers, and artists build theirs. 

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​Last year in February 2019 – Kids like to build models, but models are part of the world of work. Read how scientists, architects, engineers, and artists build theirs. 

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​That same month, August  2019 – Do plants have babies? Yes they do! Young readers can find out all the different ways in this easy-to-read book. 

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​A month later, September 2019 – Have you heard  about the annual bird count that’s been going on since the year 1900? This story takes a boy and his mom on the hunt. This year Grandpa had to go south for the winter, just like the birds. So if Gramps isn’t there to spot his favorite bird, a dove, his grandson hopes to spot one for him. 

PS – Were you counting? That was 4 books in 2018! Bow-wow-wow! What a year!

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​From August 2017 – Have you ever wondered why tigers have stripes, or how their claws help them hunt? Read and find the answers to these questions, plus some more fascinating facts about tigers. Explore their habitat, physical characteristics, and their behavior to understand these top predators. 

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​From August 2017 – Have you ever wondered why tigers have stripes, or how their claws help them hunt? Read and find the answers to these questions, plus some more fascinating facts about tigers. Explore their habitat, physical characteristics, and their behavior to understand these top predators. 

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From August 2016 - Some scientists use the smallest building blocks in the the universe – atoms. It’s nanotechnology, and it’s found in places like advanced devices, materials, and computers. Read and discover how scientists are changing our future a few atoms at a time. 

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​From August 2016 - Some scientists use the smallest building blocks in the the universe – atoms. It’s nanotechnology, and it’s found in places like advanced devices, materials, and computers. Read and discover how scientists are changing our future a few atoms at a time. 

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